US EditionPhoenix Suns fire coach Mike Budenholzer after one dismal season with high-priced roster
- The Phoenix Suns have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after finishing with a 36-46 record, missing the playoffs and the play-in tournament by three games.
- Budenholzer was in the first year of a five-year deal worth more than $50 million.
- This marks the third consecutive season in which the Suns have dismissed their head coach, following Monty Williams.
- Despite having the most expensive roster in the NBA, the Suns failed to reach the playoffs.
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Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after disappointing lone season at the helm
By George Ramsay, CNN (CNN) — The Phoenix Suns fired head coach Mike Budenholzer on Monday after just one year in charge. Despite the presence of star players Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal on the team, the Suns endured a poor season under Budenholzer, finishing with a 36-46 record. That saw them finish the regular season 11th in the Western Conference, failing to make the playoffs and even the play-in tournament. “Competing at the …
Phoenix Suns fire head coach Mike Budenholzer after one season
The Phoenix Suns announced on Monday that they have fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after one season, and an 11th place finish in the West. The team said in a statement: “Competing at the highest level remains our goal, and we failed to meet expectations this season. Our fans deserve better. Change is needed.” The firing of Budenholzer marks the third consecutive season in which the Suns have fired a head coach (they fired Monty Williams in 20…
The Phoenix Suns, who were eliminated from the NBA playoffs, have parted ways with current head coach Mike Budenholzer.
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